Gary Carter, 1954 - 2012

New York teammates Keith Hernandez, left, and Gary Carter are happy-looking ballplayers as they leave the field at Shea Stadium after the Mets clinched the 1988 National League East title.

New York teammates Keith Hernandez, left, and Gary Carter are happy-looking ballplayers as they leave the field at Shea Stadium after the Mets clinched the 1988 National League East title. (Peter Morgan / Associated Press)

New York teammates Keith Hernandez, left, and Gary Carter are happy-looking ballplayers as they leave the field at Shea Stadium after the Mets clinched the 1988 National League East title.Peter Morgan / Associated Press